“I love my mum” plate with chocolates!
So simple, but our mums were really pleased with these. What you need: paper plates small wrapped chocolates sellotape felt pens or anything else to decorate. Preparation: write message on …
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Art ideas for Father’s Day
“Love you to bits” Mother’s Day, Father’s Day or Valentines Day card
Sammy, my eldest, brought this home from school. I thought it was so lovely I would share the idea. What you need: White card dark coloured paper red, pink and …
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Decorated cardboard mount- a great Father’s day gift
I made this when Samuel was about 6 months old. It was very messy, but great fun. Daddy still has it on his desk! What you need: a mount paint …
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Make a coaster – perfect home made gift for father’s day.
This is a really simple idea. What you need: A coaster pack– come in packs of 6 What ever you like to create design Older children could draw or paint. …
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Canvas handprints- a great gift or keep-sake
I made this with my children when Rowan was 6 weeks old, and Sam was nearly 3. It is one of my favourite things, something I will keep for ever. …
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Father’s Day ties
You can buy fabric versions of this and use fabric paints, but with such young children I decided to use card and collage bits. I used shirring elastic round the …
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